Tax Director

Markent Personnel; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) matching 5%

Job summary

Unknown firm is seeking a Tax Director to lead tax engagements for SEC and closely held clients across diverse industries, with a pathway to partnership and strong benefits including a 5% 401(k) employer contribution.

The role emphasizes technical review, client service leadership, staff coaching, and collaboration with partners on tax planning and examinations; occasional travel and substantial overtime during peak season are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA license required; continuing ed minimum 40 hours/year.
• 2+ years representing before tax authorities.
• 7–10 years in public accounting tax.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Oversee client service and ensure timely completion within budget.
• Develop staff through coaching and training.
• Represent clients before tax authorities when needed.
• Communicate tax developments to firm and clients.
• Travel to client sites occasionally.
• Overtime during peak season expected.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax research

Client service

Staff supervision

Billing & collections

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Master's in taxation preferred

Job description

TAX DIRECTOR

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Director to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and a fast track to Partnership!

Tax Director Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms’ philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.
• Occasional travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Seven to ten years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.